In article <bpgq9a$23h$>,
Mattias Hembruch <> wrote:
>In article <G3Qub.59412$1K.29021@edtnps84>,
>PMM <pmurray-no spam-@telus.net> wrote:
>>Hi Stu
>>"Stu Barton" <> wrote in message
>>news:iPOub.434753$6C4.103386@pd7tw1no...
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>>> 2. For those residents who do not possess a PR Card they apply to the
>>> nearest Canadian Consulate whilst abroad to obtain a "Limited Use Travel
>>> Document" (for a $50 fee).
>>> a. Can you obtain this document before you travel (leave
>>Canada)?
>>No.
>Why not? Maybe this ties into the later question..
>>> b. Do you need to present yourself in person to a Canadian
>>> Consulate or can this be done by fax/mail/phone?
>>See: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/5529E.PDF it appears that
>>it can be done by mail, but you would have include your passport.
>>> c. What is the potential processing time for this document?
>>> Essentially I don't want to end up in the situation of arriving at the
>>> airport to return to Canada and having to miss my flight because I do not
>>> have the correct documentation. I would like to pre-arrange as much in
>>> advance as possible (conceding of course that I should have applied for
>>the
>>> PR Card earlier).
>>> What is the worse case scenario if I do not have a PR Card?
>>Fly to a US airport closest to your Canadian destination, rent a car, with
>>Canada drop off.
>Ok, so what are the rules again? Maybe I'm missing something?
>I'm in the situation of needing to drive someone to Buffalo (from Ontario)
>for their flight on Jan 3. I am a PR, and have applied for the card.
>Will I be prevented from re-entering Canada? Is this the "only for
>commercial carries" restriction, meaning I CAN enter while driving my own
>car?
Well, guess I answered my own question by going to the CIC website..
Yes, if I'm driving myself, I don't need a PR card..
Good news - they called to tell us ours would be ready late December, but...
Better safe than sorry :-)
Mattias